How much does a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make in Troy, NY? The typical hourly pay for a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Postdoctoral Research Associate ranges from $19-$30, with an average hourly pay of $24. Salary estimates based on 4 salary report(s) submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Postdoctoral Research Associate employees in Troy, NY or estimated based upon statistical methods.